Amendment 3 - SF30.pdf

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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INSTRUCTIONS (Back Page):

Instructions for items other than those that are self-explanatory, are as follows:

Item 1 (Contract ID Code). Insert the contract type identification code that appears in the title block of the contract being modified.

Item 3 (Effective date).

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For a solicitation amendment, change order, or administrative change, the effective date shall be the issue date of the amendment, change order, or administrative change.

For a supplemental agreement, the effective date shall be the date agreed to by the contracting parties.

For a modification issued as an initial or confirming notice of termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date and the modification number of the confirming notice shall be the same as the effective date and modification number of the initial notice.

For a modification converting a termination for default to a termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the termination for default.

For a modification confirming the contracting officer's determination of the amount due in settlement of a contract termination, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the initial decision.

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Item 6 (Issued By). Insert the name and address of the issuing office. If applicable, insert the appropriate issuing office code in the code block.

Item 8 (Name and Address of Contractor). For modifications to a contract or order, enter the contractor's name, address, and code as shown in the original contract or order, unless changed by this or a previous modification.

Items 9, (Amendment of Solicitation Number - Dated), and 10, (Modification of Contract/Order Number - Dated). Check the appropriate box and in the corresponding blanks insert the number and date of the original solicitation, contract, or order.

Item 12 (Accounting and Appropriation Data).

When appropriate, indicate the impact of the modification on each affected accounting classification by inserting one of the following entries:

(2) Accounting classification Net decrease $

Include subject matter or short title of solicitation/contract where feasible.

Item 16B. The contracting officer's signature is not required on solicitation amendments. The contracting officer's signature is normally affixed last on supplemental agreements.

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NOTE: If there are changes to multiple accounting classifications that cannot be placed in block 12, insert an asterisk and the words "See continuation sheet".

Item 13. Check the appropriate box to indicate the type of modification. Insert in the corresponding blank the authority under which the modification is issued. Check whether or not contractor must sign this document. (See FAR 43.103.)

Item 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification).

Organize amendments or modifications under the appropriate Uniform Contract Format (UCF) section headings from the applicable solicitation or contract. The UCF table of contents, however, shall not be set forth in this document.

Indicate the impact of the modification on the overall total contract price by inserting one of the following entries:

(i) Total contract price increased by $

(ii) Total contract price decreased by $

(iii) Total contract price unchanged.

State reason for modification.

When removing, reinstating, or adding funds, identify the contract items and accounting classifications.

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When the SF 30 is used to reflect a determination by the contracting officer of the amount due in settlement of a contract terminated for the convenience of the Government, the entry in Item 14 of the modification may be limited to --

(i) A reference to the letter determination; and

(ii) A statement of the net amount determined to be due in settlement of the contract.

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National Architecture/Engineering/Interiors Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 47PF0020R0101, Amendment 3.

Amendment 3 to Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 47PF0020R0101, National A/E/I IDIQ hereby incorporates:

● National A/E/I IDIQ Questions and Answers (Round 2)

● Revised A/E/I Submission Clarification Sheet

○ Under SF330 and RFQ Overlap - Factor B: Professional Qualifications, is fulfilled by Section E of the SF330. Submit this information on SF330 only.

○ Under Factor D - Management and Quality Control Plans (past projects) include optional one page summary for both plans bringing the maximum page limit to 24 pages.

● Update to Section F under STANDARD FORM (SF330 INSTRUCTIONS

○ “Majority of projects should be constructed; all should be designed within the last five (5) years.” GSA will accept two of the five example projects as not fully constructed. These projects can be fully developed design concepts and/or implementable study projects.

The closing date of Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 47PF0020R0101 remains unchanged at Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 5:00 PM CT.

GSA, PBS, REGION 5

IDIQ FOR NATIONAL A/E/I SERVICES

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Amendment 3 - 10/04/2021 Questions & Answers (Round 2)

The following answers (in bold) to the 130 questions received in response to the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 47PF0020R0101 are hereby incorporated under this Amendment 3:

1. We fall in Group B but do not comply with the distance requirement and therefore cannot submit as Group B. GSA indicated that SBE’s in our situation can apply through Group A. Question is if we do so, would certain percentage of Group A be set aside for SBE’s?

Answer: Pool A is a full and open competition and is not a small business set aside, so no percentage will be set aside for small businesses.

2. For the Pool A – National Requirement, will anticipated task order locations be released to ensure that companies are properly staffed with personnel licensed to practice in that state?

Answer: Task orders will be nationwide, across all regions.

3. Pool B (Interiors) – Regions I & X, GSA notes that Pool B will be a partial Small Business set aside. How many of the four (4) awardees are intended to be awarded to Small Business?

Answer: All awardees within Pool B will be small businesses.

4. In Pool A, is this work in Division 5 only or national?

Answer: Region 5 is responsible for the procurement of this vehicle, but Pool A is a vehicle for nationwide assignments.

5. Can a firm submit as a prime and also as a sub on another team for Pool A?

Answer: yes

6. Is Pool A only for projects in GSA Region 5 (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI)? Do Offerors need to have current licenses in each of these states at the time of submission?

Answer: Pool A is national, not just for Region 5. The Prime firm must have appropriate licences in the State(s) their office is located in and have the ability to obtain a license in other states as needed.

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7. Will points be awarded to firms who demonstrate small business subcontracting efforts via the small business plan or as a team submission?.

Answer: No. Shortlisted large business concerns moving ahead to Stage II will be required to submit an acceptable subcontracting plan.

8. Should we provide a Small Business Participation Plan for Pool A?

Answer: Not now - shortlisted large business concerns moving ahead to Stage II will be required to submit an acceptable subcontracting plan.

9. For the stage 1 submission, do we need a full consultant team or are the quals only for the lead firm? If so, is there a subcontracting goal for the Pool A contract?

Answer: In Stage I, the maximum limit for key personnel is 6. The personnel can be any combination of persons the firm would like to submit. Only in Stage II will firms be required to provide all categories/job titles for the prime and subcontractors.

Pool A awardees will be responsible for a small business subcontracting plan/goal in Stage II. Please see the goals below in question/answer #10.

10. What is the SBE percentage goal? 25%?

Answer: For large businesses the small business goals are as follows:

● 30 percent of prime contracts for small businesses

● 5 percent of prime contracts for small disadvantaged businesses

● 5 percent of prime contracts for women-owned small businesses

● 3 percent of prime contracts for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses

● 3 percent of prime contracts for HUBZone small businesses

11. Does GSA require Small Business certification? If yes, please indicate the process.

Answer: If a small business, it should be certified in sam.gov

12. I would like to confirm if the effort mentioned above considered as new requirement or are there incumbent contract(s)? If there is an incumbent vendor(s), would you be able to provide the contract details (such as: Vendor Name, Contract Number, Award Date and total contract value)?

https://sam.gov/

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Is this requirement currently being performed by the following vendors and are the expiration dates correct?

STUDIOS ARCHITECTURE; GS00P16BQD7011; Expiration: 12/14/2021 DLR GROUP INC; GS00P16BQD7003; Expiration: 10/30/2021 PERKINS + WILL, INC.; GS00P16BQD7010; Expiration: 12/14/2021 EINHORN YAFFEE & PRESCOTT ARCH; GS00P16BQD7004; Expiration:

10/30/2021 MONICA PONCE DE LEON STUDIO, INC.; GS00P16BQD7006; Expiration:

10/30/2021 JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP INC; GS00P16BQD7005; Expiration:

10/30/2021

BAXTER HODELL DONNELLY PRESTON, INC.; GS00P16BQD7002;

Expiration: 10/30/2021 AECOM; GS00P16BQD7000; Expiration: 10/30/2021 SKYLAB ARCHITECTURE LLC; GS00P16BQD7008; Expiration: 10/30/2021

M. ARTHUR GENSLER, JR. & ASSOCIATES, INC.; GS00P16BQD7013;

Expiration: 12/14/2021 SMITH GROUP, INC.; GS00P16BQD7009; Expiration: 10/30/2021

MARBLE, SCOTT & KAREN FAIRBANKS ARCHITECTS; GS00P16BQD7012;

Expiration: 12/14/2021

Am I missing any other incumbent contracts? If so, may I ask for the contract details please such as: Vendor Name, Contract Number, Award Date and total contract value?

Answer: This requirement is a replacement contract for an existing IDIQ.

The incumbent vendors and contract numbers are:

GS-00-P-16-BQ-D-7000 Aecom Technical Services, Inc.

Awarded 5/1/2016 Expires 10/30/2021 $12.5M Maximum Ordering Limit

GS-00-P-16-BQ-D-7002 BHDP, Inc.

Awarded 5/1/2016 Expires 10/30/2021 $12.5M Maximum Ordering Limit

GS-00-P-16-BQ-D-7003 DLR Group, Inc.

Awarded 5/1/2016 Expires 10/30/2021 $12.5M Maximum Ordering Limit

GS-00-P-16-BQ-D-7004 EYP, Inc.

Awarded 5/1/2016 Expires 10/30/2021

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$12.5M Maximum Ordering Limit

GS-00-P-16-BQ-D-7005 Jacobs Engineering Group Inc Awarded 5/1/2016 Expires 10/30/2021 $12.5M Maximum Ordering Limit

GS-00-P-16-BQ-D-7006 Monica Ponce de Leon Studio, Inc.

Awarded 5/1/2016 Expires 10/30/2021 $12.5M Maximum Ordering Limit

GS-00-P-16-BQ-D-7008 Skylab Architecture LLC Awarded 5/1/2016 Expires 10/30/2021 $12.5M Maximum Ordering Limit

GS-00-P-16-BQ-D-7009 SmithGroupJJR, Inc.

Awarded 5/1/2016 Expires 10/30/2021 $12.5M Maximum Ordering Limit

GS-00-P-16-BQ-D-7010 Perkins + Will, Inc.

Awarded 6/15/2016 Expires 12/14/2021 $12.5M Maximum Ordering Limit

GS-00-P-16-BQ-D-7011 Studios Architecture Awarded 6/15/2016 Expires 12/14/2021 $12.5M Maximum Ordering Limit

GS-00-P-16-BQ-D-7012 Marble Fairbanks Awarded 6/15/2016 Expires 12/14/2021 $12.5M Maximum Ordering Limit

GS-00-P-16-BQ-D-7013 M. Arthur Gensler, Jr. & Associates, Inc Awarded 6/15/2016 Expires 12/14/2021 $12.5M Maximum Ordering Limit

13. In which states can we expect the projects to be, so we can determine if our licensures align?

Answer: The Prime firm must have appropriate licences in the state(s) their office is located in and have the ability to obtain a license in other states as needed to accomplish task order requirements.

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14. How many contracts are expected for each GSA region nationwide? Will the majority of the contracts be issued for GSA Region 5 as a result of Region 5 announcing the opportunity?

Answer: GSA anticipates awarding up to 12 contracts for Pool A and up to 4 contracts for Pool B. Pool A awardees will not be specific to any GSA region and will need to be able to perform work in any given region.

Region 5 is responsible for the procurement of this vehicle; however, the majority of work will not be in Region 5, but spread across all eleven GSA regions.

15. What is the projected number of projects? Do you have an idea of any specific projects that would be included under this contract?

Answer: The projected number of projects is unknown. Specific project types are unknown at this time also.

16. What % of projects include Historic Preservation services and if so, where are these projects located?

Answer: Approximatley 20% of the projects will include Historic Preservation. The projects are located nationwide.

17. Should Migration Plan services be provided by a standalone consultant?

Answer: Migration Plan services may be provided by either the Prime or a subconsultant.

18. Is the scope of Migration Plan services intended to be at the Department scale?

Individual building scale?

Answer: It could be either.

19. Could you please clarify the scope for the "Integrated Real Estate Portfolio" service?

Answer: Post COVID many agencies are looking to reduce their real estate portfolios nation-wide. The scope may include short and long term portfolio plans to conduct comprehensive assessments of current needs and capabilities including inventory of real property assets.

20. Can you identify potential projects (i.e. square footage or construction costs) associated with the five year contract?

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Answer: Potential projects are unknown at this time; however, the range for project square footage/construction costs is very broad.

21. Although courthouses and LPOEs are mentioned, are the building types primarily workplaces?

Answer: yes

22. What is the relative mix of exterior versus interior work?

Answer: We anticipate approximately 20% exterior and 80% interior.

23. Is there significant historic preservation work involved, and if yes, is it primarily exterior?

Answer: There will be historic preservation task orders issued under this contract. They may include interior and/or exterior work.

24. Experience with laboratories is mentioned. Could you please describe the types of laboratories that might be served under this IDIQ?

Answer: The range of government agencies and missions are very wide. It is difficult to specify the exact type of laboratory that may be included in task order assignments.

25. REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE CONTRACT, Page 3 of the Solicitation notice notes:

“Performance of the contract, selected A/E firms may be required to include a broad range of architectural and engineering disciplines/services in order to accomplish the task orders under this contract. These may include, but are not limited to Integrated Real Estate Portfolio and Master Planning Question:

a. Kindly clarify the typical scope entailed in the Integrated Real Estate Portfolio Planning discipline.

Answer: Post COVID many agencies are looking at reducing their real estate portfolios nation-wide. The scope may include short (1-3 years) and long (5-10 years) term portfolio plans to conduct comprehensive assessment of current needs and capabilities including inventory of real property assets, and delivering a real estate strategy that meets the agency's goals.

26. How will task assignments be made under the IDIQ? e.g., pre-selection for assignments? bid among several firms? lottery?

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Answer: Task orders will be issued in accordance with the Brooks Act selection procedures. This will be a qualification selection, reviewing at least three, then negotiating a fair and reasonable price

27. Can you please confirm the page limit for the Section F projects? Under the section titled “Submittal Requirements for Factor A,” it states that the five project examples in the SF330 should be no more than 2 pages long, while under the instructions for the SF330 “Section F” it indicates project examples can be up to three pages.

Answer: For Factor A, provide no more than five example projects and no more than 2 pages containing narrative and/or graphic material per project.

Section F was corrected in Amendment 1 issued September 16, 2021.

28. Please clarify page limitations per sections, particularly page limit of projects in Section F

Answer: Page limit requirements are detailed in each section. Offerers must follow those requirements. GSA encourages the utilization of the A/E/I Submission Clarification sheet included in Amendment 1 issued 9/16/21 and revised in Amendment 3 issued 10/4/21.

Section F: Project Limits: No more than five projects should be submitted.

Page Limits: No more than two 8.5" x 11" pages containing narrative and/or graphic material per project.

29. Are we able to include a cover, TOC, tabs, etc. for formatting purposes?

Answer: yes

30. The RFQ requests that the PDF of the final submission include a bookmarked table of contents for each evaluation criteria. However, the evaluation criteria as outlined in the RFQ do not necessarily follow the structure and order of the SF330. Are offerors permitted to structure a proposal around the evaluation criteria in a format of our choice, with the completed SF 330 form as an appendix?

Answer: GSA encourages the utilization of the A/E/I Submission Clarification sheet included in Amendment 1 issued 9/16/21 and revised in Amendment 3 issued 10/4/21. This document advises how to structure submissions.

31. It is noted that this will be a "nationwide" contract to be administered out of region

5. However, there is a requirement for the "Pool B, small business aside" team to have offices within 250 driving miles from the GSA regional headquarters offices

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in the Boston or Seattle areas. Are there any requirements for the key team members of Pool A firms to be located in a specific region or near a specific location?

Answer: No, Pool A firms can be located anywhere in the mainland of the United States

32. Is there a requirement for the Lead Designer to be a licensed architect?

Answer: Per Amendment 1 issued 9/16/2021, the Lead Designer must be a licensed architect or engineer.

33. Please define "Technologist" as it relates to disciplines/services listed in the Solicitation. Is it telecommunications (like RCDD) discipline?

Answer: The Technologist is an individual and/or a team who has the knowledge and experience in the evaluation, development and creation of a project's technology ecosystem. As a generalist, the technologist will be the source of knowledge to represent and advocate for the integration of customized technology designs and solutions within the realm of workplace strategies and transformation solutions. As a member of the workplace strategy and/or project team, the technologist will translate the important connections and lead recommendations for implementation between technology infrastructure, interface, equipment/devices, applications and collaboration tools and analytics.

34. Do you prefer the Lead Designer be a member of the Prime submitting firm?

Answer: The Lead Designer must work for the Prime firm.

35. We understand that the Lead Designer must be an architect. If we are proposing more than one Lead Designer must they all be architects or could it be an architect plus another professional such as an interior designer?

Answer: Please refer to question/answer #32.

36. Instead of naming specific subconsultants as key personnel to provide engineering support, can we provide an approach to selecting engineering subconsultants based on specific project types and scopes?

Answer: The Offeror must submit a qualified balance team to be selected.

37. Is the Lead Designer an architect? An interior designer?

Answer: Please refer to question/answer #32.

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38. B. Professional Qualifications / Standards for this Evaluation, bullet 2. Please define the role of ‘technologist.’

Answer: The Technologist is an individual and/or a team who has the knowledge and experience in the evaluation, development and creation of a project's technology ecosystem. As a generalist, the technologist will be the source of knowledge to represent and advocate for the integration of customized technology designs and solutions within the realm of workplace strategies and transformation solutions. As a member of the workplace strategy and/or project team, the technologist will translate the important connections and lead recommendations for implementation between technology infrastructure, interface, equipment/devices, applications and collaboration tools and analytics.

39. Submittal Requirements for Factor A states that for each example project listed in the completed SF330, Offeror may submit no more than two (2) 8 ½ x 11 pages containing narrative and/or graphic material. However, the SF330 Instructions/Section F states that each project should contain no more than three

(3) pages. Please confirm which is the preferred length for each project example.

Answer: Amendment 1 issued 9/16/2021 clarifies Factor A and Section F.

Refer to the A/E/I Submission Clarification which states:

Factor A: Specialized Experience and Technical Competence, is fulfilled by Section F of the SF330. Submit this information on SF330 only.

Project Limits: No more than five projects should be submitted.

Page Limits: No more than two 8.5" x 11" pages containing narrative and/or graphic material per project.

40. In Stage 1, Submittal Requirements: Factor A, Submittal Standard Met Requirements, it is stated that for each example project in the completed SF330, the offeror may not submit more than 2 pages to describe the work. However, under SF330 Instructions, Section F, it says that each example project should be no more than 3 pages. Is the limit 2 pages or 3 pages?

Answer: The limit is two pages per project. Please refer to answer #39 for additional details.

41. Are projects submitted under Evaluation Factor 1 – Specialized Experience and Technical competence subject to the same project parameters as those listed for Section F?

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Answer: Yes. Factor A: Specialized Experience and Technical Competence, is fulfilled by Section F of the SF330. Submit this information on SF330 only.

42. Evaluation Criteria 1 – Specialized Experience and Technical Competence states that we may submit no more than two pages per project, but Section F states that we may provide three per project. Do these need to be the same projects, and should we use Attachment 1 or Section F of the SF 330? Will you clarify the page requirement?

Answer: The limit is two pages per project. Please refer to answer #39 for additional details.

43. Per the 09/09 Pre-Submittal Conference, workplace strategy was the most discussed topic and could be easily interpreted as the most important selection factor by the attendees. However per the solicitation, workplace strategy experience is just one of many other types of experience which the offeror needs to demonstrate to have. And, per the solicitation, the more relevant prior experience mentioned in the solicitation by the offeror, the higher they will be rated. Please confirm that the offeror should follow the selection evaluation criteria per Factor A of the solicitation or, if there is relative weight to different types of experience please clarify their relative importance.

Answer: Yes, follow the selection evaluation criteria as stated in the RFQ

44. For “A. Specialized Experience & Technical Competence” are the max five (5) projects intended to be in 330 format (Section F. 330 Form Projects) and address the Attachment 1 questions? If yes, please clarify page count. “A. Specialized Experience & Technical Competence” states no more than two (2) pages per project which would be ten (10) pages total, whereas “Section F. 330 Projects” projects states three (3) pages per project which would be fifteen (15) pages total.

Answer: The limit is two pages per project. Please refer to answer #39 for additional details.

45. Can you clarify in further detail what is meant by “research” under Stage 1 Section A.

Answer: Requirements research

46. For the 5 project examples will you accept non-federal examples similar in scope as equal to federal?

Answer: yes

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47. Under "Submittal Requirements for Factor A" you specify no more than 5 example projects with a maximum of 2 pages each. Under the specifications for Section F, you state, "Each example project should be no more than three (3) pages." Please clarify.

Answer: The limit is two pages per project. Please refer to answer #39 for additional details.

48. Submittal Requirements for Factor A: For the 5 project examples, do they need to be a task order or can they be an overall contract?

Answer: Project examples do not need to be a task order.

49. Submittal Requirements for Factor A, Page 4 of the Solicitation notice notes:

“Provide no more than five (5) example projects. For each example project / contract listed in the completed SF330, the offeror may submit not more than two

(2) 8 ½” x 11” pages containing narrative and/or graphic material to more fully describe the offeror’s work.”

STANDARD FORM (SF) 330 INSTRUCTIONS Page 7, Section F of the Solicitation notice notes:

“Form can be modified. Each example project should be no more than three (3) pages.”

Questions:

a. May we submit three (3) pages per project per the Standard Form (SF) 330 instructions?

b. To what extent may we modify the form? For example, is an alternate format capturing the information requested in the SF-330 form acceptable?

Answer: The limit is two pages per project. Please refer to answer #39 for additional details.

Box 24 of Section F can be modified to allow for description of 5 example projects. The format should be kept as close to the original as possible.

Modifications should not exceed the page limit requirement.

50. In Section B Professional Qualifications, there are two lead designer positions noted: “lead designer(s) (architect)” and “lead interior designer(s).” Under Section F it states that “three (3) out of the five (5) project examples must be directly attributable to the Key Designer.” Please confirm if 3 out of the 5 projects must be attributable to both the lead architectural designer and the lead interior designer (meaning they both worked on the 3 selected projects); or if the 3 projects can be a mix of both the lead architectural designer and lead interior designer’s work.

Additionally, does the lead workplace strategists factor into the attribution of the five projects?

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Answer: The Lead Designer and Key Designer are the same roles and the Lead Designer must be a licensed architect or engineer; therefore, three of the five projects must be attributable to the lead architect and/or engineer.

The remaining two projects can be attributed to any additional personnel.

51. Under Evaluation Criteria Factor B, Professional Qualifications, it lists “change management specialist” as a role. In the context of workplace strategy, change management typically refers to managing organizational changes that result from shifting workplace environments, processes and management structure.

Whereas, in the context of architectural design and construction projects, “change management” sometimes refers to the process of managing project/contract change orders or other modifications either during the design process as a result of changing owner requirements or during the construction process as a result of general (construction) contractor requests. Can you please clarify which meaning(s) of change management is intended for Factor B?

Answer: GSA does not define Change Management as the process of managing project/contract change orders or other modifications. GSA’s description: an articulated change management program provides the process and tools necessary to transition an organization and its personnel to a defined future desired state.

52. For the Factor B requirements, should the 1-page resumes be in SF330 format?

Or may the format be modified?

Answer: Please refer to the A/E/I Submission Clarification sheet included in Amendment 1 issued 9/16/21 and revised in Amendment 3 issued 10/4/21.

Factor B: Professional Qualifications, is fulfilled by Section E of the SF330.

Submit this information on SF330 only.

53. For “B. Professional Qualifications” are the resumes of the six (6) key personnel intended to be in 330 format (Section E. 330 Form Resumes)?

Answer: Yes, please refer to answer #52.

54. Regarding the resumes requested under "Submittal Requirements for Factor B," can you clarify the number of resumes requested and the format? Are you wanting one-page resumes only for the six key personnel and are they to be provided in the Section E format?

Answer: Six resumes for each key personnel, one page each. Factor B:

Professional Qualifications, is fulfilled by Section E of the SF330. Submit this information on SF330 only.

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55. With only six resumes allowed per this solicitation, it is difficult to encompass all the 11 disciplines/services listed in the Solicitation. Would GSA consider allowing additional two to four resumes to provide a more robust team covering more of the noted disciplines/services?

Answer: The maximum limit for key personnel is 6 at this stage.

56. The RFQ refers to the Lead Designer and Team’s Philosophy and Design Intent in two places: as a Submittal requirement for Factor B, and within the outline of content for Section H. Can you please confirm whether it should be included with the Lead Designer’s/team resumes in Section E, or in Section H?

Answer: Include the Lead Designer's philosophy from Factor B on the SF330, Section H4 only.

57. B. Professional Qualifications / Standard for this Evaluation, bullet 2 states that “Selected individuals shall be qualified to perform one or more of the following roles: lead designer(s) (architect), lead interior designer(s), lead workplace strategist(s), project manager, engineer(s), change management specialist, preservation specialist, technologist, acoustic specialist, or lighting specialist/engineer(s).” Are you asking for each of these roles to covered by the six individuals proposed as our team’s key personnel?

Answer: The Offeror should propose the best qualified multi-discipline key personnel (of their choice) to compose a well-balanced team.

58. B. Professional Qualifications / Standards for this Evaluation, bullet 2. Are offerors permitted to submit team members that do not carry the 10 titles/roles listed?

Answer: Please refer to answer #57.

59. Past Performance documentation – We need to provide 3 and up to 5 references, but it also says we to provide copies of any performance evaluations or owner review of firm's performance. However, if we provide one CPARS or PPQ that would put us over the 3-page limit. Are CPARS and PPQs included in that page limit?

Answer: Factor C Past Performance: The Offeror is required to submit a minimum of 3 references, but not more than 5 with a page limit of 5 pages per project. If the Offeror includes PPQs, that must be submitted with the proposal and stay within the 5 page limit per project. The Offeror may also provide a maximum of 3 pages containing performance recognition documentation related to past performance in Section H3 of the SF330.

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60. For Past Performance section, the solicitation requires the offeror to provide between three and five references but also requires past performance documentation to be submitted for each Section F project. Please clarify if the references provided should be different from the references on the Section F projects or can they be the same?

Answer: The Past Performance Questionnaire(s) fulfills this requirement for Factor C - Past Performance. Any additional self provided recognition may be submitted in Section H3 of the SF330.

61. Can an offeror obtain a satisfactory evaluation rating by merely only providing reference names and contact information?

Answer: Per the RFQ, “failure of the Offeror to provide a minimum of three relevant references that meet the criteria listed above, and/or the inability of the Government to complete a minimum of three reference checks, after making a reasonable effort to do so, will result in the Offeror being rated as “neutral” on the past performance factor.”

62. For the past performance section, can you please clarify the page limitation? Is the expectation for proposing firms to list 3-5 references contact information only, then we have 3-pages for reference containing performance recognition documentation related to past performance (letters, awards, and accolades)? Or can reference letters specific to the references be included in the initial section, outside of the additional 3-pages allocated?

Answer: Factor C Past Performance: The Offeror is required to submit a minimum of 3 references, but not more than 5 with a page limit of 5 pages per project. If the Offeror includes PPQs, that must be submitted with the proposal and stay within the 5 page limit per project. The Offeror may also provide a maximum of 3 pages containing performance recognition documentation related to past performance in Section H3 of the SF330.

63. For “C. Past Performance” should Attachment “2. PBS Past Performance Questionnaire” be rolled into the main pdf submission under Section H. “3. Past Performance Documentation” or as a separate pdf?

Answer: Attachment 2, Past Performance Questionnaires fulfill the requirement for Factor C - Past Performance. Additional self provided recognition may be submitted in Section H3 of the SF330.

64. Submittal Requirements for Factor C, Page 6 of the Solicitation notice notes:

“In addition to the required references, the Offeror may provide not more than three 8 ½” x 11” pages containing performance recognition documentation

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related to past performance. Self-provided performance recognition material shall not be rated as highly as information provided by references.”

Questions:

a. Kindly clarify the types of documents that may be acceptable for the additional performance recognition documentation (example CPARS, testimonials etc.)

b. Kindly clarify whether the additional types of performance recognition documents need to be sent directly from the clients or others or if they may be included in the proposal. If directly from the clients, please provide information on how and to whose attention these should be sent.

Answer: GSA is not specifying the additional performance recognition documentation that may be provided.

Self provided performance recognition should be included in Section H3 of the SF330.

65. Submittal Requirements for Factor D requests examples of not more than three

(3) project specific Project Management and Quality Control Plans. Can you please confirm where those examples should be included in the Statement of Qualifications? As part of Section H, or as an Appendix?

Answer:

GSA encourages the utilization of the A/E/I Submission Clarification sheet issued 9/16/21 and revised in Amendment 3 issued 10/4/21 to clarify Factor D requirements.

There are two parts to Factor D - Management and Quality Control Plans:

Part 1 is for relevant past projects.

Part 2 is for plans/templates tailored directly to this procurement.

For Part 1 - relevant past projects, provide no more than 3 Management Plans and 3 Quality Control Plans per past projects . Each submitted plan has a 3 page maximum plus an optional one page summary, therefore if 3 projects are submitted then the maximum page limit is 24 pages (3 projects each with 8 total pages = 1 + 3 for Management Plans & 1 + 3 for Quality Control Plans). Submit Part 1 information under Factor D of the RFQ

For Part 2 - plans/templates tailored to this procurement, submit this information on the SF330 under Section H1 - Management Plan and Section H2 - Quality Control Plan

66. Evaluation 4 – Project Management and Quality Control Plans: Does GSA require the offeror to submit the entire plan or only a 1-page summary of the plans?

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Answer: The Management Plans and Quality Control plans should be submitted in accordance with the combined synopsis/solicitation (refer to the A/E/I Submission Clarification sheet issued 9/16/21 and revised in Amendment 3 issued 10/4/21). The one page summary is independent of the three page limit.

67. In Stage 1, Submittal Requirements: Factor D, Submittal Standard Met Requirements, it is stated that each plan submitted may include a 1-page summary and that each plan should not exceed 3 pages. Is the summary included in the 3 page limit, or is it separate?

Answer: The summary is not included in the three page limit.

68. Please clarify the request for Factor D – Management and Quality Control Plan.

Can the plan be a combination of project management templates and written explanation that supports the requirements outlined for Factor D?

Answer: GSA encourages the utilization of the A/E/I Submission Clarification sheet issued 9/16/21 and revised in Amendment 3 issued 10/4/21 to clarify Factor D requirements.

There are two parts to Factor D - Management and Quality Control Plans:

Part 1 is for relevant past projects.

Part 2 is for plans/templates tailored directly to this procurement.

For Part 1 - relevant past projects, provide no more than 3 Management Plans and 3 Quality Control Plans per past projects . Each submitted plan has a 3 page maximum plus an optional one page summary, therefore if 3 projects are submitted then the maximum page limit is 24 pages (3 projects each with 8 total pages = 1 + 3 for Management Plans & 1 + 3 for Quality Control Plans). Submit Part 1 information under Factor D of the RFQ

For Part 2 - plans/templates tailored to this procurement, submit this information on the SF330 under Section H1 - Management Plan and Section H2 - Quality Control Plan

69. The solicitation requests the offeror to provide examples of three (3) project specific Project Management and Quality Control Plans the firm/team has employed on past projects and limits each plan to 3 pages. Our typical project plans are more than 3 pages. Do you want us to provide just the table of contents or a summary of the plan? Please clarify which section of the sample plans you are interested in being provided? Can these examples be provided in a separate tab labeled as such in the SF 330?

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Answer: Per the combined synopsis/solicitation, plans submitted shall clearly identify key roles and lines of communication, and shall explain steps to ensure cost control, quality control, project team capacity, and requirements for all review stages and submittals. This needs to be done in the page limits specified in the synopsis/solicitation which is also further detailed in the A/E/I Submission Clarification sheet.

Additionally, per the synopsis/solicitation, each plan submitted may also include a one-page summary outlining areas where the plan effectively fostered goals for good project management and quality control, including cost and schedule management, responsiveness, resource management, reporting methods, implementation of GSA’s policies, and specificity for project.

Keep in mind, there are two parts to Factor D - Management and Quality Control Plans:

Part 1 is for relevant past projects.

Part 2 is for plans/templates tailored directly to this procurement.

Submit Part 1 information under Factor D of the RFQ

For Part 2 - plans/templates tailored to this procurement, submit this information on the SF330 under Section H1 - Management Plan and Section H2 - Quality Control Plan

70. For the Factor D requirements, are the 1-page summaries for the Management and Quality Control Plan included in the total 3-page limit?

Answer: No. Please refer to question/answer #67.

71. For the Factor D requirements, is the Management and Quality Control Plan intended to be 1 plan or 2 different plans (e.g. a separate Management Plan and a separate Quality Control Plan)?

a. If they are separate, is it the Offeror’s choice of what combination of Management Plans and/or Quality Control Plans are provided of the 3 to be provided? Or do not more than three (3) Management Plans and three (3) Quality Control Plans from past projects need to be provided?

b. The Factor D submittal requirements state “offerors shall provide examples of not more than three (3) project specific Project Management and Quality Control Plans.” Is there a minimum number of Plans to be provided?

Answer: The Management Plan and Quality Control Plans are independent of one another.

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GSA encourages the utilization of the A/E/I Submission Clarification sheet issued 9/16/21 and revised in Amendment 3 issued 10/4/21 to clarify Factor D requirements.

There are two parts to Factor D - Management and Quality Control Plans:

Part 1 is for relevant past projects.

Part 2 is for plans/templates tailored directly to this procurement.

For Part 1 - relevant past projects, provide no more than 3 Management Plans and 3 Quality Control Plans per past projects . Each submitted plan has a 3 page maximum plus an optional one page summary, therefore if 3 projects are submitted then the maximum page limit is 24 pages (3 projects each with 8 total pages = 1 + 3 for Management Plans & 1 + 3 for Quality Control Plans). Submit Part 1 information under Factor D of the RFQ

For Part 2 - plans/templates tailored to this procurement, submit this information on the SF330 under Section H1 - Management Plan and Section H2 - Quality Control Plan

72. Should “D. Management and Quality Control Plan” be part of Section H. 330 Additional Information with “1. Management Plan” and “2. Quality Control Plan” and if so, can you clarify page counts? “D. Management and Quality Control Plan” says no more than three (3) example plans and not more than three (3) pages each which would be nine (9) pages total, whereas for Section H: “1.

Management Plan” not to exceed three (3) pages and “2. Quality Control Plan” not to exceed five (5) pages which would be eight (8) pages total.

Answer: Please refer to question/answer #68.

73. Under "Submittal Requirements for Factor D," is it correct that for each project-specific Project Management and Quality Control Plan you allow a one-page summary plus a three-page plan description, for a total of four pages for each example?

Answer: Correct, the summary is not included in the three page limit.

74. Please confirm the requirements and page counts for Management and Quality Control Plans (per discrepancies between instructions related to Factor D Submittal Requirements and SF330 Section H Instructions).

Answer: Please refer to question/answer #68.

75. Can you please clarify what is expected in the management plan as there seems to be different information under Factor D then what is in Section H? In Factor D, COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NO. 47PF0020R0101 it says we need 3 plans each plan requires a one-page summary. Is the one-page summary included in the three-page limit? Then in Section H it states that the management plan is limited to 3 pages and give different requirements of what is expected in the three page limit. What is the requirement and page limit?

Answer:

The one page summary is not included in the three page limit.

GSA encourages the utilization of the A/E/I Submission Clarification sheet issued 9/16/21 and revised in Amendment 3 issued 10/4/21 to clarify Factor D requirements.

There are two parts to Factor D - Management and Quality Control Plans:

Part 1 is for relevant past projects.

Part 2 is for plans/templates tailored directly to this procurement.

For Part 1 - relevant past projects, provide no more than 3 Management Plans and 3 Quality Control Plans per past projects . Each submitted plan has a 3 page maximum plus an optional one page summary, therefore if 3 projects are submitted then the maximum page limit is 24 pages (3 projects each with 8 total pages = 1 + 3 for Management Plans & 1 + 3 for Quality Control Plans). Submit Part 1 information under Factor D of the RFQ

For Part 2 - plans/templates tailored to this procurement, submit this information on the SF330 under Section H1 - Management Plan and Section H2 - Quality Control Plan

76. Submittal Requirements for Factor E. Location (5%). Please confirm Offeror’s information for this Factor be included in Section H, and confirm if there is a page limit.

Answer: Documentation for Evaluation Factor E - Location is NOT included on the SF330 It should be included under Factor E of the RFQ per the A/E/I Submission Clarification. There is no page limit for this evaluation factor.

77. Locations – Where you will be evaluating this criterion? Locations is worth 5% of the evaluation. I wasn’t sure if you would only look at Part IIs or if we were allowed to show a map of our locations or a write up in Section H explaining all of our locations across the US.

Answer: Please refer to answer #76. The firm needs to provide proof of location.

78. Is not having an office within a 250 mile driving range of Boston or Seattle a deal-breaker?

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Answer: If a firm can not show a location within 250 mile range of Boston and/or Seattle, they will not qualify for Pool B. The firm is still able to submit for Pool A.

79. In regards to Section E. Location criteria point on Page 9, and the stipulation that applicants under Pool B (small business set aside) have an office within 250 driving miles from GSA regional HQ:

QUESTION – Will consideration be given if applicant’s central office is within 20 miles of GSA HQ in DC?

Answer: For Pool B, no. The requirement for Pool B is to be within 250 driving miles of the headquarters of Region 1 and/or 10.

80. We understand that Pool A is a nationwide contract. Does GSA plan to only select firms with nationwide experience or could a more-regionally focused firm have a reasonable chance of being selected? With 12 firms being selected, might GSA select firms with the idea that they might focus their work more regionally?

Answer: Firms do not need to possess nationwide experience to be considered; however, Pool A awardees need to be able to perform work nationwide.

81. Are we correct in reading this portion of the subject notice that we quoted below:

that to be considered for Pool B, the firm has to have an office within 250 driving miles of the GSA office’s in Boston or Seattle? In other words, if a firm only has an office in the Midwest, say Chicago, then they cannot be considered?

“The Offerors submitting for the Interior Design (Pool B, small business aside) must be able to show the location of at least one of their offices is within 250 driving…